Senior Food Operations Manager

4 weeks ago

Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Overview

As the Senior Food Operations Manager at Sodexo, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire food and beverage department at Oaklands Primary School, Chatham. Your primary goal will be to ensure that the food and service provided meet the highest standards in the area. You will be the leader that your team looks up to for guidance and support, creating a positive and productive work environment.

You will be responsible for managing the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service. You will also develop, mentor, and conduct training for the kitchen team. Additionally, you will control the complete catering operation, including labor, food, and stock expenses. You will manage and optimize all costs that are under your control.

You will ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors, and students. You will also manage the creation and development of menus. Furthermore, you will conduct routine audits to ensure that standards are being followed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
  • Develop, mentor, and conduct training for the kitchen team.
  • Control the complete catering operation, including labor, food, and stock expenses.
  • Manage and optimize all costs that are under your control.
  • Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors, and students.
  • Manage the creation and development of menus.
  • Conduct routine audits to ensure that standards are being followed.

Requirements:

  • Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
  • Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
  • Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
  • Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
  • Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
  • Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
  • Hold basic food handling skills certification.

What We Offer:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

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